Gepp Solicitors - Solicitors in Chelmsford, Essex

Farhad joined Gepp Solicitors in 2021. He is a Partner and head of the Family team.

Farhad qualified as a Solicitor in 2012 and specialises in family matters. He has built up a wealth of experience in all areas of family law. Before joining Gepps, Farhad was a supervisor at a reputable family firm.

Farhad is a skilled lawyer, and aims to achieve the best outcome for clients, in a cost-effective manner. His clients value his sympathetic yet robust approach in difficult situations and describe him as professional, empathetic and realistic in his advice.

Farhad speaks fluent Bengali and Hindi and is able to apply his skills in this regard.

Specialisms

Farhad’s experience is varied, and he can deal with issues following the breakdown of a relationship. If there are children involved, he can deal with this aspect to allow all matters to be dealt with smoothly and by one lawyer, which is normally more cost-effective for the client. Farhad deals with divorce and financial remedy matters that follow on from this.He has experience in the resolution of complex financial issues that may arise upon divorce and separation, including emergency applications for freezing injunctions and to set aside dispositions.

Farhad has a particular experience in children matters, being recognised as a Children Panel member for his continued experience in this field and is a member of Resolution. He deals with all aspects of family law relating to children, including contact / residence disputes, adoption and Special guardianship orders.

Farhad specialises in complex financial matters within a divorce, including high-net worth assets, negotiating and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Farhad has extensive experience in complex cases involving off-shore trusts, family businesses and inherited wealth. He has built a wealth of experience in this area, building a strong network of experts and professional contacts, including financial advisors, pension experts, barristers and mortgage brokers.

Farhad deals with all aspects of family law:

  • Adoption–farhad has experience assisting client’s in making applications for adoption and assisting them through the court process
  • Cohabitation–this is a common living arrangement and farhad can advise parties’ how best to formulate and manage
  • Financial Settlements–farhad deals with all areas of financial settlements, upon divorce
  • Grandparents’ Rights–farhad has experience assisting grandparents in having a relationship with their grandchildren in the unfortunate event that this has broken down
  • Injunctions – Farhad also has experience assisting victims of domestic violence, in applications for non-molestation and/or occupation orders. This can be done on an ex-parte basis if needed

Farhad has a breadth of experience in drafting and negotiating of pre-nuptial agreements. This carries substantial weight in law and therefore, it is vital that the documents are drafted correctly and appropriate advice sought in good time.

Financial settlement for children- Under the provisions of Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989, parents (married and unmarried) can make applications for financial provision for their dependent children, dealing with housing, capital and maintenance.If you are separating and have children, you may be entitled to make claims on behalf of your children for maintenance, school fees, capital and housing. Farhad has considerable experience representing clients throughout the proceedings until a final decision has been made by the court, but can also assist clients, ‘behind the scenes’ whether they are seeking to reach an agreement directly with their former partner or representing themselves in court.

Going through litigation and the court system is not always the best route for every couple and family faced with divorce or separation. For some, alternatives such as mediation, collaborative law and arbitration offer private, less confrontational, quicker and often more cost effective ways of resolving the issues which exist between them, enabling them to reach a fair agreement for everyone.

Memberships

  • AccreditedMember of the Children Panel
  • Resolution

Case Studies

  • Farhad acted for a Husband in a divorce matter. There were substantial assets in the husband’s name however, farhad successfully argued that this were to be ring-fenced and not for inclusion in the marital assets. Various experts were instructed for valuations purposes, as well tax advise.
  • Farhad acted for a father in a children matter, where he tried to re-establish his relationship with his young child. Mother made historical allegations; however, father was able to achieve direct, overnight contact promptly.
  • Farhad acted for a Wife on a financial settlement matter.A final order was agreed within proceedings. 18 months later, the Wife was aware that the husband had received further funds, and these were not accurately disclosed within disclosure. Farhad successfully returned the matter to court and asked the court to vary the order to achieve a further lump sum for the Wife.

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What clients are saying about Farhad

“I was recommended Farhad , and I was so glad to have him as my solicitor, he was very approachable, and easy to talk to, during a very difficult time for me.”

“Approached Gepps for help with a Pension Share Order and met with Farhad Islam. Not realising the process for the Order was more in depth than expected Farhad was extremely personable and clear on process. This was carried out in an efficient and timely manner. Farhad made me feel very comfortable throughout process and kept me up to date with progress. Would absolutely recommend.”

“Farhad was my solicitor for my Divorce, and he helped me through a very difficult time in my life. He’s understanding and patient, and I was very fortunate to have Farhad recommended to me.”

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